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DRC:Judith Suminwa Receives Honorary Doctorate from University of Kinshasa

Kinshasa, Aug. 10, 2026 (TOP243NEWS).- Democratic Republic of Congo Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka on Monday received an Honorary Doctorate in International Relations from the University of Kinshasa (UNIKIN), in recognition of her career and work at the helm of the government. The distinction was awarded during an academic ceremony held at UNIKIN’s student plaza, attended by the President of the Senate, several government officials, academic and scientific leaders, as well as members of Suminwa’s family. The university presented the honorary degree as recognition of Judith Suminwa’s commitment to governance, peace, development and the promotion of gender parity. The DRC’s first woman to serve as prime minister, Suminwa also became, according to information presented during...

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DRC First Lady urges youth to turn social media into tools for civic engagement

Breaking News, MEDIAS, SOCIETE

Kinshasa, Aug. 11, 2026 (TOP243NEWS).- Democratic Republic of Congo’s First Lady Denise Nyakeru Tshisekedi has urged young Congolese to use social media responsibly, saying digital platforms can be used to raise awareness, create opportunities and mobilise people around causes of public interest. She made the remarks during a gathering at Kinshasa’s Academy of Fine Arts organised as part of the “From Virtual to Real – VAR” initiative. Nyakeru Tshisekedi praised young people involved in a petition seeking recognition of GENOCOST, a term used to refer to genocides committed in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The petition is targeting 200,000 signatures, with organisers reporting increased mobilisation and sharing on social media. “Today, above all, I saw the virtual world become r...

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DRC:Kinshasa signs agreement with Vingroup to accelerate city expansion project

Breaking News, SOCIETE

Kinshasa, Aug. 10, 2026 (TOP243NEWS).- The Congolese government, the Committee for the Monitoring of the Kinshasa City Expansion Project (CSSPEVK) and Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup signed a cooperation agreement on Monday aimed at accelerating the implementation of the capital’s expansion project, particularly its housing component. The agreement brings together the expertise and resources of the three parties to support the development of new residential areas, ease overcrowding and provide Kinshasa residents with modern and adequate housing. The project is part of efforts to address the challenges posed by the rapid urban growth of Kinshasa, one of Africa’s largest cities, while supporting the expansion and modernization of the capital. Kinshasa Governor Daniel Bumba welcom...

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DRC:Fifi Masuka launches Lualaba Mobilité with 29 buses to strengthen public transport in Kolwezi

Breaking News, SOCIETE

Kolwezi, Aug. 10, 2026 (TOP243NEWS).- Lualaba Governor Fifi Masuka Saini officially launched Lualaba Mobilité (LUMO) on Monday, a provincial public transport company established to strengthen mass transit in Kolwezi, with 29 buses being put into service. The new fleet is divided among three services: nine buses for inter-school transport, 10 for inter-university transport and 10 for inter-community transport, according to data presented at the launch ceremony. The initiative is aimed at improving mobility for residents of Kolwezi, a rapidly growing mining city where demand for public transport has increased in recent years amid demographic and economic expansion. The buses, purchased with funds from the Lualaba provincial government, are expected to facilitate transportation for p...

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DRC:United Methodist Church Calls on Worshippers to Serve God with Faith, Courage and Perseverance

Breaking News, RELIGION

Kolwezi, August 9, 2026 (TOP243NEWS).- The United Methodist Church, a member community of the Church of Christ in Congo (ECC) in Lualaba Province, dedicated its special Methodist Laymen’s Service this Sunday to a call for faith, commitment and perseverance in serving God. David Kakez, the guest preacher of the day, invited by the Central Methodist Church and coming from the Nouvelle Cité de David Extension Parish of the United Methodist Church in Kolwezi, urged worshippers to reflect on the theme “Serving God: A Duty and a Privilege.” His sermon emphasized that Christians should view their spiritual commitment not as a constraint, but as a mission entrusted to them by God. Drawing in particular on teachings from Colossians 3:21-25, Revelation 22:12, as well as several other biblical ...

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DRC:Kinshasa to Host AUDA-NEPAD Country Office to Support Agenda 2063 Projects

Breaking News, DIPLOMATIE

Kinshasa, Aug. 6 (TOP243NEWS) – The Democratic Republic of the Congo and the African Union Development Agency–New Partnership for Africa's Development (AUDA-NEPAD) signed an agreement on Thursday to establish the agency's country office in Kinshasa. The agreement was signed during a ceremony at the African Union City, chaired by President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, in the presence of Prime Minister Judith Suminwa, several government officials and representatives of international financial institutions. The agreement was signed on behalf of the Congolese government by Foreign Trade Minister Julien Paluku Kahongya and by AUDA-NEPAD Chief Executive Officer Dr. Nardos Bekele-Thomas. Paluku, who also serves as the President's Special Envoy to the AUDA-NEPAD Steering Committee,...

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DRC:At the GENOCOST Memorial, Félix Tshisekedi Declares Memory a National Imperative and a Diplomatic Cause

Breaking News, DIPLOMATIE, JUSTICE

Kinshasa, August 2, 2026 (TOP243NEWS) –On the occasion of the National GENOCOST Commemoration Day, the President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, accompanied by the First Lady, Denise Nyakeru Tshisekedi, paid tribute on Sunday at the GENOCOST Memorial in Kinshasa, in the presence of survivors, victims' families, and senior national officials. During a solemn and reflective ceremony, the Head of State honored the millions of Congolese who have fallen victim to armed conflict and atrocities committed over the past decades. Deeply moved by the testimonies of survivors, President Tshisekedi stressed that "no human life should ever be reduced to a statistic," emphasizing that every victim represents a unique story, a family, and a dignity that m...

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DRC:Félix Tshisekedi Brings Together Greater Katanga Governors to Strengthen Security in Mining Areas

Breaking News, SECURITE

Lubumbashi, August 1, 2026 (TOP243NEWS) – President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, chaired an expanded strategic meeting of the Provincial Security Committee in Lubumbashi on Saturday, focusing on the assessment of the security situation across the Greater Katanga region. The meeting brought together the governors of Haut-Katanga, Lualaba, Haut-Lomami, and Tanganyika provinces, alongside senior officials from the country's defense and security services. Discussions centered on the security challenges facing this strategically important region, which plays a vital role in the Congolese economy. During the meeting, President Tshisekedi placed particular emphasis on securing mining areas, recognizing them as a key driver of the country's ...

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DRC:Kaniama-Kasese Hosts the 95th Cabinet Meeting as Tshisekedi Pursues Decentralized Governance

Breaking News, Politics

Kaniama-Kasese, August 1, 2026 (TOP243NEWS) – The Kaniama-Kasese territory, the main agricultural production hub of Haut-Lomami Province, hosted the 95th Ordinary Cabinet Meeting on Friday, chaired by the President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo. The government meeting is part of the President's nationwide outreach policy, a governance approach designed to bring state institutions closer to the people by holding key executive meetings across the country's provinces. Through this strategy, the Head of State aims to better address local realities, closely monitor development projects, and accelerate the implementation of government commitments for the benefit of citizens. The choice of Kaniama-Kasese carries strong symbolic significance....

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DRC:Félix Tshisekedi Continues Grand Katanga Tour, Begins Strategic Mission in Lubumbashi

Breaking News, Politics

Lubumbashi, July 31, 2026 (TOP243NEWS) – Following his visit to Haut-Lomami Province, the President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, arrived in Lubumbashi, the capital of Haut-Katanga Province, on Friday as part of his ongoing tour of the Greater Katanga region. The Head of State was welcomed by political and administrative authorities, elected officials, as well as a large crowd of supporters and residents. His visit is focused on strengthening governance, enhancing security, and consolidating state institutions. One of the key highlights of the visit will be President Tshisekedi's chairing of an expanded Security Council meeting bringing together senior officials from the provinces that were created following the division of the former ...